Trump Names Joseph Nocella Jr. as US Attorney for New York’s Eastern District

The Nassau County judge would replace Breon Peace, who was nominated by President Joe Biden in August 2021.

The Brooklyn Federal Courthouse in New York City on Sept. 24, 2021. Angus Mordant/Reuters

President-elect Donald J. Trump has named his choice for the U.S. attorney from the Eastern District of New York, Joseph Nocella Jr.

Trump announced the selection several weeks after the current U.S. attorney from the district, Breon Peace, announced he would resign on Jan. 10, leaving his deputy Carolyn Pokorny to serve as acting U.S. attorney.